1957 Chicago White Sox

Franchise seasons · 1950s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Jim Derrington	Pitchers	18	both	4	0	0	.000	37.00	4.86	Average (46) — 78 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 4.86 over 37.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dick Donovan	Pitchers	22	both	83	12	3	.145	220.67	2.77	Strong (60) — 6 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 2.77 over 220.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bill Fischer	Pitchers	20	both	40	6	0	.150	124.00	3.48	Average (53) — 30 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.48 over 124.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jack Harshman	Pitchers	29	both	45	10	2	.222	151.33	4.10	Average (48) — 62 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 151.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dixie Howell	Pitchers	28	both	27	5	3	.185	68.33	3.29	Average (53) — 30 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.29 over 68.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Hughes	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	10.80	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Keegan	Pitchers	15	both	39	4	0	.103	142.67	3.53	Average (52) — 39 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.53 over 142.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ellis Kinder	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	0.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Paul LaPalme	Pitchers	31	both	4	2	0	.500	40.33	3.35	Average (52) — 39 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.35 over 40.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Barry Latman	Pitchers	35	both	1	0	0	.000	12.33	8.03	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jim McDonald	Pitchers	36	both	1	0	0	.000	22.33	2.01	Average (55) — 21 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 2.01 over 22.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Stover McIlwain	Pitchers	6	pitching	—	—	—	—	1.00	0.00	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Billy Pierce	Pitchers	19	both	99	17	0	.172	257.00	3.26	Average (56) — 16 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.26 over 257.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Don Rudolph	Pitchers	27	both	2	1	0	.500	12.00	2.25	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Gerry Staley	Pitchers	21	both	22	1	0	.045	105.00	2.06	Strong (62) — 1 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 2.06 over 105.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Wilson	Pitchers	30	both	68	10	0	.147	201.67	3.48	Average (53) — 30 of 103 pitchers in the available 1957 rosters An earned-run average of 3.48 over 201.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Earl Battey	Catchers	26	batting	115	20	3	.174	—	—	Below average (42) — 189 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Sherm Lollar	Catchers	10	batting	351	90	11	.256	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 351 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Les Moss	Catchers	12	batting	115	31	2	.270	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 115 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Luis Aparicio	Infielders	11	batting	575	148	3	.257	—	—	Average (48) — 141 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 575 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Walt Dropo	Infielders	8	batting	223	57	13	.256	—	—	Average (53) — 54 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 223 at-bats and 13 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Sammy Esposito	Infielders	48	batting	176	36	2	.205	—	—	Below average (43) — 182 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 176 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Nellie Fox	Infielders	2	batting	619	196	6	.317	—	—	Strong (60) — 9 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 619 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Fred Hatfield	Infielders	3	batting	114	23	0	.202	—	—	Below average (43) — 182 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 114 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ron Jackson	Infielders	4	batting	60	19	2	.317	—	—	Average (54) — 45 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 60 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bubba Phillips	Infielders	5	batting	393	106	7	.270	—	—	Average (52) — 65 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 393 at-bats and 7 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Earl Torgeson	Infielders	17	batting	251	74	7	.295	—	—	Average (56) — 34 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 251 at-bats and 7 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ted Beard	Outfielders	16	batting	78	16	0	.205	—	—	Average (45) — 170 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 78 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Larry Doby	Outfielders	14	batting	416	120	14	.288	—	—	Average (56) — 34 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 416 at-bats and 14 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Landis	Outfielders	1	batting	274	58	2	.212	—	—	Below average (42) — 189 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 274 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Minnie Miñoso	Outfielders	9	batting	568	176	12	.310	—	—	Average (59) — 14 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 568 at-bats and 12 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dave Philley	Outfielders	6	batting	71	23	0	.324	—	—	Average (54) — 45 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 71 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Rivera	Outfielders	7	batting	402	103	14	.256	—	—	Average (51) — 85 of 205 batters in the available 1957 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 402 at-bats and 14 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bob Kennedy	Outfielders	16	batting	2	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ron Northey	Outfielders	32	batting	27	5	0	.185	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Bob Powell	Outfielders	17	batting	0	0	0	.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1957 Baltimore Orioles. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1957 Chicago White Sox season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T12:50:50.101930+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.